Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Southwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,390 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.98
10th percentile $25,460
90th percentile $47,310
Employed locally 110
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,460
    25th
    $30,810
    50th (median)
    $37,390
    75th
    $42,900
    90th
    $47,310

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Related occupations in Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,520
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$41,980
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,270
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54,700
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Southwest Virginia is $17.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.02 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Southwest Virginia is 3.8% below the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,460 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,810.